Buyer’s Guide: Women’s Trail Bikes

Marin Bear Valley WFG

8 / 10

The lightweight, hydroformed frame tubes have delicate swooping lines that belie the bike’s toughness. This rugged model also promises a comfortable ride: Marin’s Women’s Fit Geometry combines a shorter top tube with increased standover height. The Bear Valley also comes with a narrower handlebar, a women’s saddle, and a lighter spring rate in the Suntour XCM-HLO fork.